The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2025 is about to turn the chessboard into pure fireworks as season 3 is set for a grand debut in India for the first time, packing superstar Grandmasters, nail-biting team battles, and a vibe that’s got the chess world buzzing. So, let’s give you all the details, because this league is chess masterpiece.
Global Chess League 2025: When and Where
Global Chess League 2025 kicks off December 13 and runs through December 24, 2025, right in the heart of Mumbai at the iconic Royal Opera House. That’s 12 straight days of non-stop action, wrapping up just before the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz in Qatar. After dazzling crowds in Dubai (2023) and London (2024), India, chess’s true birthplace, is stealing the show, making it the perfect stage for homegrown heroes to shine.
Global Chess League 2025 Format
It’s a slick double-round-robin frenzy with six powerhouse franchises, each battling in ten matches via a best-of-six board setup, think mixed male-female lineups going head-to-head. Teams feature six strong players each, delivering rapid-fire clashes that keep you glued.
Global Chess League 2025 Teams
The squads? PBG Alaskan Knights with the World Champ D. Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi, while Alpine SG Pipers grabbed Fabiano Caruana in the draft buzz. We have Ganges Grandmasters, tuned by Anand Viswanathan, plus other heavy-hitters loaded with icons like Vincent Keymer. So, let’s look at the six teams and their squads:
American Gambits
- GM Hikaru Nakamura
- GM Richard Rapport
- GM Vladislav Artemiev
- GM Bibisara Assaubayeva
- IM Teodora Injac
- GM Volodar Murzin
Triveni Continental Kings
- GM Alireza Firouzja
- GM Wei Yi
- GM Vidit Gujrathi
- GM Alexandra Kosteniuk
- GM Zhu Jiner
- GM Marc’Andria Maurizzi
Alpine SG Pipers
- GM Fabiano Caruana
- GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu
- GM Anish Giri
- GM Hou Yifan
- GM Nino Batsiashvili
- GM Leon Luke Mendonca
PBG Alaskan Knights
- GM Gukesh Dommaraju
- GM Arjun Erigaisi
- GM Leinier Dominguez
- IM Sara Khadem
- GM Kateryna Lagno
- GM Daniel Dardha
Ganges Grandmasters
- GM Viswanathan Anand
- GM Vincent Keymer
- GM Javokhir Sindarov
- IM Stavroula Tsolakidou
- IM Polina Shuvalova
- GM Raunak Sadhwani
upGrad Mumbai Masters
- GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
- GM Wesley So
- GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
- GM Koneru Humpy
- GM Harika Dronavalli
- GM Bardiya Daneshvar
Global Chess League 2025 Prize Money
Here’s the Global Chess League 2025 prize money breakdown:
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| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $250,000 |
| 2nd | $125,000 |
| 3rd | $75,000 |
| 4th | $50,000 |
All in all, Global Chess League 2025 is set to be chess cinema at its best. With Indian stars leading the charge and Mumbai’s energy, this could redefine team chess. Stay tuned, because the knights are charging!
Also read: Anish Giri Joins Alpine SG Pipers For Global Chess League 2025
